ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Donath Landsteiner : 0013039

Mnemonic: IRL-DL

Methodology: Hemolysis
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 7 mL plain red.

Transport:  Serum from a freshly drawn 7 mL plain red (maintain at 37°C until separation from cells) at 2-8°C.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  Serum from a freshly drawn 1.5 mL plain red (maintain at 37°C until separation from cells) at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Do not freeze red cells. 

Unacceptable Conditions:  Separator or gel tubes.

Stability:  Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 86941
 
 

 

 

 
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